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The United States, unlike dozens of countries around the world, has yet to enact a total ban on asbestos. We know the mineral is a deadly carcinogen, but chemical lobbyists have successfully blocked all legislative efforts to pass a full and complete ban. At this...
This season, you may have plans to travel, host or attend holiday parties or seek out ways to stay active during the winter months. Wherever you find yourself during the next few months, it is helpful to know that accidents like slip-and-falls can be more likely to...
Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis can turn your world upside down. In this situation, you want to rely on your doctors and loved ones to help you through. However, an attorney can also provide valuable guidance to help you in four important ways. 1: Gathering...
Every year, asbestos exposure leads to roughly 3,000 new mesothelioma cases in the United States. But the problems associated with asbestos exposure aren’t limited to the U.S. Asbestos causes cancer and other diseases in people worldwide, and it has forced at least...
In 2021, the United States Courts released information about all the cases filed in federal courts before March 31. The number of civil lawsuits had shot up by 39 percent that year. However, the sharp increase wasn’t due to increases across the board. It was due to...
If you work or live in a building that you suspect contains asbestos, you may be worried about your safety. Unless you are the owner of the building, you may feel like there is nothing you can do to remedy the situation. However, reporting your concerns can trigger...
Everyone understands that a mesothelioma diagnosis is going to mean some big changes for the person who receives it. However, the victim isn’t the only one whose life will change. It takes a lot of work to help care for someone with a cancer as aggressive as...
No one wants to receive a mesothelioma diagnosis, but there is hope. Researchers continue to make incremental progress with new treatments, and there are a variety of resources available to help you and your loved ones through the toughest parts of treatment. These...
Scientists have known that asbestos can cause mesothelioma and other diseases for decades. However, it was less clear how asbestos fibers could spur tumor growth. In recent years, researchers have unraveled some of the mysteries of mesothelioma tumor formation....
There is no question that asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma. The science on this point is well-established. However, it is less clear if there’s a safe amount of exposure. Instead, scientists will point out that your risks of developing mesothelioma increase...